Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Bannister Gibson

Photographed By Shane Oliver, October 30, 2021

1. John Bannister Gibson Marker

Inscription. Distinguished jurist and author of legal books, lived in this house from about 1820 until his death, 1853; Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for 24 years of his 37 years membership.

Erected 1949 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 40° 12.074′ N, 77° 11.264′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is on High Street (Pennsylvania Route 74), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 East High Street, Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Frederick Douglass in Carlisle (a few steps from this marker); Carlisle Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Duncan-Stiles House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. William Irvine

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. John Armstrong (about 300 feet away); Market House Square (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.

Also see . . . John Bannister Gibson. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on June 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 20, 2009

2. John Bannister Gibson Marker

Looking east along High Street.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 7, 2010

3. John Bannister Gibson Marker

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4. John Bannister Gibson

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 963 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on June 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.